Gangrena de Fournier. Reporte de caso

Fournier’s Gangrene is a type II necrotizing fascitis that leads to thrombosis of small subcutaneous vessels and spreads through the perianal and genital regions and the skin of the perineal. Most cases have a perianal or colorectal focus and in a smaller proportion it originates from the urogenital tract. The mortality rate varies between 7.8 and 50%1-3, only timely diagnosis decreases the morbidity and mortality of this condition. Treatment includes surgical debridement of all necrotic tissue and the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Key words: Fournier’s gangrene; gangrene; necrotizing fasciitis; infectious necrotizing of soft tissues.

Fournier’s Gangrene in a Neonate: A Case Report

A 15 days newborn presented to paediatric OPD for evaluation of abdominal distension, not accepting feed properly and scrotal swelling. On examination gangrene was found on the scrotum, blood culture showed growth of streptococcal organism. Patient was treated with 3rd generation cephalosporin and local debridement of gangrenous scrotal tissue. Wound got healed by secondary intention and patient was discharged alive and healthy. The outcome of treatment of Fournier’s gangrene in neonate is good. Key words: Fournier’s gangrene; Septicemia; Scrotal swelling; Phimosis; Wound debridement. DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v30i3.3921J Nep Paedtr Soc 2010;30(3):166-167